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Oxford Chancellor delivers lecture on  Britain’s relationship with Europe

Chancellor of the University of Oxford, Lord William Hague, delivered the 2026 Europaeum Annual Lecture at the Sheldonian Theatre on 4th November. Hague called for closer UK-EU ties as...
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Plans for new public square at Oxford’s Clarendon Centre approved

Oxford City Council has approved plans to transform Oxford's Clarendon Centre into a new public square, with trees, seating, and a water feature.
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Pro-Palestine march calls for University’s divestment from Israel

Pro-Palestine protesters marched from Cowley to the Weston Library on Saturday 31st October, demanding...
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Oxford Union overhauls voting rules after election scandals

Two forms of identification will be required to vote at the Oxford Union following consecutive instances of electoral fraud involving impersonation.
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Party Patrol

An Oxford City Councillor has proposed a scheme to control noise levels

Stephen Hawking celebrates 70th

One of Britain's finest scientists celebrates a birthday milestone against the odds and takes the opportunity to reflect on his time studying at Oxford.

Oxford researchers discover Hasselhoff crab

Teams led by Oxford University and Southampton have discovered a lost world of previously unknown creatures living miles under the Southern Ocean.

Oxford Professor of Poetry knighted

Geoffrey Hill, Oxford's Professor of Poetry and eminent literary critic, receives a knighthood in New Year's Honours List

Crewdating guide tells freshers how to achieve ‘success’

Rugby team employs guide to maximise their chances on crewdates

Church history tutor knighted

Oxford Professor's outstanding contribution to Church History recognised in the New Year's Honours List

Breakthrough in Oxford malaria research

Team of researchers at Oxford University develop new malaria vaccine, which is labelled 'very exciting.'

Bod’s book switch completed on schedule

The seven millionth book has been transferred to Swindon, as part of the Bod's continuing redevelopment

Students targeted by student loan scams

Oxford students are among those who have received fraudulent emails asking students to verify or update their personal details

Highest black student intake for ten years

Latest figures reveal that the application and acceptance rates for black students have increased significantly this year although students from ethnic minorities remained hugely under-represented.

Universities widen entrance criteria

An increasing number of universities, including Oxford, are using information on applicants' social class, parental education or school performance as part of the admissions process.

Oriel’s honours

The flag of Gibraltar is flown over Oriel College to honour the newly elected chief-minister who was a member of the college in the 1990s.

Very long life for Very Short Introductions

Oxford University Press celebrate the upcoming release of their 300th book in the Very Short Introduction series alongwith their first app.

Oxford remembers Christopher Hitchens

Following Christopher Hitchens' death last week, past and present students of his alma mater Balliol remember the notable and notorious political writer and broadcaster.

Oxford students branded ‘boring’ after latest Varsity trip

Oxford students revert to stereotypical reputation in scandal-free ski-trip, which this year did not feature the infamous 'Valley Rally'

Oxford University Press to reprint controversial essay

Campaigners welcome OUP's decision to reproduce texts which have proven controversial for Hindu students

Theology Faculty to undergo name change

One of Oxford’s oldest departments has made plans to change its name to better describe its 21st Century identity

Oxford unveils plans for £800m science area

University plans dramatic redevelopment of science facilities with the aim of keeping Oxford at the forefront of scientific research

New College moves to protect its name

New College applies for trademark status, ahead of rival bid by private university The New College of the Humanities

Test errors impede History applications

Prospective History students informed late about Oxford interviews, following a mix-up by HAT examiners at the History Faculty
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